Question 1

i've noticed that my thighs rub together when i walk. what is causing this?

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Weigh?: Hi. A valgus knee alignment could cause your thighs to rub when you walk, but the statistically most likely cause would be excess soft tissue in the thigh due to being overweight. Are you overweight? We could use information on your body habitus: weight, height, BMI. Good luck!

Question 2

is it bad if my thighs rub together when i walk. i am a little bigger i guess. i am 5'5 and weigh 194 pounds.

Accepted Answer

It's: Not bad but it could get irritated.   Local care to the area if it becomes irritated.

Question 3

my thighs rub together, is it normal for me to have vaginal discharge ?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The fact that your thighs rub together, should not cause a vaginal discharge.  See an ob/gyn dr. For an evaluation.  Best wishes.

Question 4

dry ichy skin some little bumps on my inner thighs and back of thighs is this herpes? i do shave here and my thighs rub together im a bigger girl??

Accepted Answer

Not herpes: Folliculitis due to weight, sweating, shaving. A dermatologist will help you.

Question 5

my thighs rub together now all of a sudden i keep having itchy red bumps that appear. who do i need to see?

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Chafing: Chafing is skin irritation that occurs where skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material.
When skin becomes irritated because of something rubbing, there are several things you can try, including:
avoid coarse clothing. Wearing 100% cotton fabric against your skin may help.
Eliminate friction against your skin by using appropriate clothing for the activity you are involved in. See you derm.

Question 6

every time my inner thighs rub together they get really hot and start burning?

Accepted Answer

Skin friction: The skin rubbing will cause a friction and may cause irritation and abrasion to the skin try to wear soft clothing that is loose and light. This will help some. You may also need to lose some weight

Question 7

when i walk, my inner thighs rub together, causing much discomfort. why?

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The Thighs Have It: That's either fat or muscle(or both)under the skin bulging your thighs to the point of rubbing.Either that,or you have an ectopic pregnancy in each thigh.So if it's predominantly fat your mission(should you choose to do so)would be to lose weight. If predominantly muscle stop working out so much (if you do).On the long shot of a medical problem,your doctor can help you.Your journy has just begun.

Question 8

what exercises works best to lose my flabby inner thighs and give me a tight uplifted buttock? my inner thighs rub together and my buttock sags.

Accepted Answer

Core strenthening: Work on core strengthening and increase your cardio workouts. Keep your heart rate up for at least 20-30 minutes 5 times a week. Evaluate your diet and make sure you are not consuming too many carbs or calories in general.

Question 9

intense itching on my inner thighs for the past 2 weeks. mostly at night. my thighs touch & rub together when i walk. have tiny bumps, not red; itchy!

Accepted Answer

Thighs itching: You said your thighs touch and rub together when you walk. probably you are overweight. please try to loose your weight. Itching can be due to some other cause such as allergic reaction. check your environment what did you do different from your routine. You can try applying hydrocortisone ointment. If still persists and become intense for a long period of time, see your doctor.

Question 10

why do i get extreme redness and swelling in my thighs that last for just over a week after an injection?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What injection? Is this a prescription medication? Who prescribed it? It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who prescribed it.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

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I've noticed that my thighs rub together when i walk. what is causing this?

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Is it bad if my thighs rub together when i walk. i am a little bigger i guess. i am 5'5 and weigh 194 pounds.

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My thighs rub together, is it normal for me to have vaginal discharge ?

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Dry ichy skin some little bumps on my inner thighs and back of thighs is this herpes? i do shave here and my thighs rub together im a bigger girl??

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My thighs rub together now all of a sudden i keep having itchy red bumps that appear. who do i need to see?

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Every time my inner thighs rub together they get really hot and start burning?

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When i walk, my inner thighs rub together, causing much discomfort. why?

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What exercises works best to lose my flabby inner thighs and give me a tight uplifted buttock? my inner thighs rub together and my buttock sags.

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Intense itching on my inner thighs for the past 2 weeks. mostly at night. my thighs touch & rub together when i walk. have tiny bumps, not red; itchy!

A member asked:

Why do i get extreme redness and swelling in my thighs that last for just over a week after an injection?

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